Commodity Buyer - Indirect The Indirect Buyer role is designed for the procurement professional with both the strategic vision to implement broad organizational goals and change coupled with a driving sense to optimize processes on a tactical level. Under limited direction this position is responsible for targeting the best overall Total Cost across a variety of goods and services, providing leadership in supplier management, the consolidation of suppliers and processes, cultivating supplier relationships, issue resolution and managing service level agreements for its' stake holders. OBJECTIVES: * Effectively manage key suppliers via risk mitigation. * Secure quotes from qualified suppliers of assigned materials to obtain most favorable total cost of product and services consistent with quality and delivery requirements. * Plan and negotiate long-term contracts for parts and services by leveraging total spend across the supply chain while also keeping in mind Total Cost of Ownership where local supply may be beneficial * Limit company exposure to obsolescence. DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintain appropriate vendor files and reports as required. * Work with Indirect Sourcing Manager on new product development and cost saving initiatives. * Reconcile Accounts Payable discrepancies. * Analyze suppliers for financial health and stability. * Select and maintain suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements. * Timely communication of commodities pricing trends and market updates affecting supply. * Project management skills including prioritization, multi-tasking, meeting firm timelines * Accurate and timely procurement in compliance with contractual service level metrics * Maintenance/administration of Procurement Sharepoint Site * Review pricing and service charge exceptions * Handle invoice verification on new supply set ups (verify rates and charges) * Contract management and compliance * Handles monthly reporting for various Corporate service categories * Problem solving technical procurement and relationship issues * Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: * Safety * Manufacturing Operations * Quality * Engineering * Product Management * Finance and Accounting * Credit * Legal * Suppliers * Transportation . Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Finance or Engineering. * At least 2 years of experience in Procurement, Planning or related field. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Must be familiar with negotiations and constructing formal supply contracts. * Ability to work well in cross-functional teams in both plant and corporate environments. * Intermediate MS Excel skills is required. * Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. * Demonstrated abilities to implement process change improvements and best practices. * CPM or APICS a plus. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials dot com.
